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NFL Week 4: Picks and predictions

By Matt Verderame

Sep 1, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Stefon Diggs (14) warms up before the game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 1, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Stefon Diggs (14) warms up before the game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 18, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers (17) looks on from the field pre snap during the second quarter of the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Qualcomm Stadium. San Diego won 38-14. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 18, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers (17) looks on from the field pre snap during the second quarter of the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Qualcomm Stadium. San Diego won 38-14. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports /

New Orleans Saints at San Diego Chargers (-3.5)

This is all about who has the ball last. San Diego (2-1) has looked decent but has more injuries than any team rightfully should. New Orleans (0-3) is beyond rancid defensively.

Pick: San Diego 38, New Orleans 35

Dallas Cowboys (-3) at San Francisco 49ers

Have you seen Blaine Gabbert? He’s basically the blind, elbowless version of Dan Marino. Other than those flaws, he’s great. Dallas (2-1) is going to work San Francisco (1-2) like a speedbag.

Pick: Dallas 27, San Francisco 16

Los Angeles Rams at Arizona Cardinals (-8)

Arizona (1-2) needs this game, and Case Keenum isn’t going to stop it. Los Angeles (1-2) would be decent if it had a quarterback, head coach, receiver and offensive line. Other than that, the Rams are great.

Pick: Arizona 24, Los Angeles 13

Kansas City Chiefs at Pittsburgh Steelers (-5)

Best game of the week. Kansas City (2-1) is a more balanced team with a much better defense. Pittsburgh (2-1) gets Le’Veon Bell back and can outscore anybody. This game comes down to execution in the red zone.

Pick: Pittsburgh 23, Kansas City 20

New York Giants at Minnesota Vikings (-4.5)

Minnesota (3-0) has little offense, but Mike Zimmer and the defense are nails. New York (2-1) is going to have a brutal time dealing with that front.

Pick: Minnesota 20, New York 13

Last Week: 6-10
Overall: 24-24

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